Section 338.1018a. Submission process and approval for code update course and instructor.

Rule 18a. (1) A provider of a code update course shall apply for approval by submitting information on an application provided by the bureau. The information shall be evaluated by the board  pursuant  to  the requirements of R 338.1017a.

(2)  An application shall contain all of the following information:

(a)  The name and address of the applicant.

(b)   The name of the instructor and  his  or  her  license  number  where applicable.

(c)   ) A copy of the teaching outline for the program.

(d)   A determination of the number of contact hours that are required   to conduct the course.

(e)   A description of the criteria  that   is  used  to  identify  program participants who successfully complete the course.

(3)  Approval of a course shall be evidenced by a course approval report that is prepared by the department and issued to the applicant. The report shall include all of the following information:

(a)   The name and address of the applicant.

(b)   A course identification number.

(c)   The date of approval.

(d)  The conditions of approval.

(e)   The period of approval.

(4)    A course or an amendment thereto that has been approved shall not be altered without prior authorization by the board. All changes shall be made a part of the written record of approval. The authorization shall be in writing. The board shall be notified  immediately of  any instructor changes.

(5)    The board may withdraw the approval of a course if the approval was issued in error, if the approval was issued on  the  basis  of  incorrect information, or if the course is found to be in violation of these rules. Notice of withdrawal of approval shall be in writing and shall set forth the reason for the withdrawal of approval. An appeal from the withdrawal of approval shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of Act No.  306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being S24.201 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

History: 1994 AACS.